Do you SMOKE?Do you like people smoking?Why or why not?
By Fishy0109
@Fishy0109 (140)
China
November 8, 2008 12:01am CST
For myself,I don't smoke.NEVER.Although when I read manga I often like the characters who smokes because I think they're cool.But as a matter of fact,it is bad for our health if we smoke a lot.I don't like those guys who are addicted in smoking,especially my friends.When we hang out,they just drag away...And I also don't like the smell.It makes me almost choke.Actually,there are lots of disadventages of smoking.I think people who smoke know these disadventages very well but they still smoke quite often.
I have two friends who smoke quite often,a boy &a girl.The boy has already been hooked by the cigarattes.His cigar is always with him.Once he told me,when he missed someone,he would smoke.Actually I don't know whether smoking has something to do with missing someone.The girl has smoked for several years.But I knew this only several days before.I was quite surprised.I couldn't imagine she smoked.She has a little strange personality.She likes ghost and something horrible.She has a gift in drawing.Well,as a friend,the only thing I can do is trying to persuade them not to smoke but...you know,it's useless.I don't know how many times I tell the boy to quit smoking through these years.But nothing happened.He still smokes as usual.
HOPE YOU SHARE YOUR VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES WITH ME.THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
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62 responses
@Margarit (3676)
• Philippines
8 Nov 08
hi fishy,
I dont smoke and i havent try it. I guess it is very obvious that smoking is not good for the health. And lot of study says that even those persons who inheal the smoke of other persons who smoke is still dangerous. So think i dont want to be in that situation suffering from smoking. But still i do respect person who smoke for that is there choices. i cannot do anything about it. Happy posting.
@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
8 Nov 08
Thanks a lot for share your view with me!!Have a nice weekend~
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@cool_studd_buddy (172)
• United States
9 Nov 08
No not at all.
I dont smoke nor do i like people smoking.
@Gwapako_28 (2140)
• Philippines
9 Nov 08
I am not a smoker either. I just remember when i was in my college days, my circle of friends, all of them smokes even my female friends. When we have a party i am the only person who dont smoke in the crowd of my friends. So i tried to let myself teach how to smoke. Lol! When i remember those times, it really makes me laugh. My male friend also tried to teach me how to do it. But you know what happened? It makes me vomit and it makes me feel sick. Unfortunately, until now, i dont know how to smoke and i hate the smell of it.
In the office my boss is a change smoker, i really hate it because everytime i go home from work i smell so bad. And i feel sick. My eyes get hurt and my nose also maybe it is because of the smell and we all knew that it is really bad for our health.
@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
9 Nov 08
Thank you for sharing your experiences with me!Have a nice day!^_^
@CanadaGal (4304)
• Canada
9 Nov 08
I used to smoke for many years, but quit almost 7 years ago now. I can't stand the smell of smoke anymore, and it makes me ill most of the time. I understand that's fairly typical for former smokers, because we become hypersensitive to the smell.
I don't mind people smoking, but I do my best to not stand downwind to them when they do.
@olana1 (22)
• China
8 Nov 08
i do not smoke now,and i think i will never smoke in the future.it is really bad for our health.i have to say that many friends of mine smoke,but i never try to persuade them not to smoke ,just as what u said it's useless.the same to u i also can not stand the smell,and i have the same feeling--choking.
@23uday (2997)
• India
8 Nov 08
HI buddies,
No,i will not smoke and i don't to smoke me or any one smoking.I hate people
who were smoking in my front or any were on roadside,public places.
The smoking is injurious to health but every likes to smoke.Even me i don't like a
smell of smoking.It will create a so many problems to us who are smoking.
My frnds were smokes but i don't like them to smoke i have told them many times
but they were listen my words now they are not smoking.
take care yourself be happy
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@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
8 Nov 08
Well you are lucky enough that your friends listened to your words and gave up smoking.It'll be a nice thing if that happens on me.Take care and have a nice weekend!!^_^
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@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
10 Nov 08
I don't smoke and never have although I have been around smokers all my life. I like to tell people that I like myself better than that. My parents were both smokers until my father had a massive heart attack at the age of 42 and stopped cold turkey and then became the worst person for telling others not to smoke. He smoked a pipe for a short time but then also stopped that, as well. My mother was a secret smoker then, since she didn't want dad to know that she was still smoking.
I was married twice, and both of my husbands were smokers. I still did NOT pick up that bad habit. I have 4 children and 3 of the 4 do smoke, although the 2 girls who smoke did stop long enough to have their children and then started again. I still don't understand that. Seems they would stay "stopped" for the health of the children, but do not smoke in the house around them. It is a habit that I am glad that I never picked up.
@cortney09 (1345)
• United States
10 Nov 08
I do not smoke anymore. I stopped smoking about six years ago. The smell of smoke never used to bother me, but I can't stand it now. Another weird thing is that I never used to notice the smell of smoke, when I was a smoker. I notice the smell of smoke on someone easily now. I used to find any reason to smoke, but the main reason I smoked was to calm my nerves.
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
10 Nov 08
Good for you on quitting! My hubby does it as his stress reliever as well and always says it's bad for him but their are worse bad habits out there that he could have instead KWIM?
@cortney09 (1345)
• United States
10 Nov 08
I think bad habits are bad habits, no matter what. I think that smoking can cause a lot of harm to the person smoking and the people around the smoker.
@juliehvr (40)
• United States
12 Nov 08
well, sorry to say, but i do smoke. although i dont like it anymore. it's a pain in the butt. always trying to find a place to smoke in peace, wasting time looking for my lighter, it's a total waste of time. not to mention it makes the car, house, etc. stink! maybe you will have some suggestions on how to help me quit.
@daijean11 (211)
• Philippines
13 Nov 08
it's a good thing that you want to quit smoking..i'm happy for you..
i suggest that you eat candy or chew bubble gum whenever you want to smoke...this is what other smokers, that wanted to quit smoking, do..
hope this can help you^.^v
@MizzLadyB08 (1174)
• United States
8 Nov 08
I do not smoke at all. I do not have a problem with people smoking but if they're at my house I prefer them to go outside to smoke because my daughter has asthma and I do not want anything to trigger an attack.
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@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
8 Nov 08
Thank you for sharing!Hope your daughter will get better!
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@daijean11 (211)
• Philippines
13 Nov 08
i don't smoke and i hate those people that smoke..
like you, i really don't like the smell and makes me almost choke..
before, it was okay as long as i can't smell it(like in mangas, animes, or movies)..but when i knew that it is more dangerous for people who doesn't smoke to inhale it, i hated them 'cause for me they are inconsiderate and selfish people..it's okay if they are the ones who will get sick because of smoking but to know that it is worse for the 'third-hand smokers'..i really can't understand why people who don't smoke can die because of smoking..it's unfair!!..i just hate it!!
@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
15 Nov 08
Can people who don't smoke die of smoking?Really?The only thing I know is that the second-hand smokers will suffer more than the smokers.7 times maybe.
@mizzyj (4)
• United States
8 Nov 08
I don't smoke. I try to tell my friends that smoke to stay away from me because whenever I smell the smoke, I just start coughing. I tried it when I was a kid, maybe around 10ish or 11 something like that. One puff and never touch it again. I don't mind people smoking, if that's their choice, can't make people do what you want them to do so it's their choice and they know what they're risking.
@AlucardChristian (152)
• Philippines
9 Nov 08
I smoke so I my boredom would decrease or to ease depression. I don't smoke without reason coz I take care of my health in some ways...
A little won't hurt, too much can kill you, not to offend the other guys. Just stating facts here.
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
8 Nov 08
hello Fishy0109,
I never smoke for I value and treasure my life. They say that life is short, so why should I make it shorter by doing that. Smoking is really a bad habit that everybody is aware of but ignoring it especially the effect that we can get from it. Others say, that by doing it they feel more relax and can think better especially if they have a problem - in work, family, studies and the likes. Others are just curious about the taste, the feeling that they can get but the bad effect there is that once they tried it, they never quit unless something bad will happen to them like getting sick.
And because of these, I'm always reminding my friends and some relatives for I care and love them. I don't want them to get sick sooner or later and wish that they will realize one day that I'm right. I'll never give up reminding them.
@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
9 Nov 08
It's so nice of you to remind your friends.I beleve one day your friends will listen to you and give up smoking.God bless you!
@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
9 Nov 08
Thank you for sharing!Maybe you're lovers.I'm glad he can quit smoking because of you.The power of love is great!haha~actually the boy I mentioned who smokes liked me several years ago.Once I told him not to smoke,he agreed.He was trying to smoke less than before.But at last he found out taht we could only be friends then he began to smoke again.I don't know what to say.
@aditya540 (328)
• India
8 Nov 08
hi i dont smoke and liking people who smoke always depends on my modd.!!! If i am in irritating mood then ill surely ask him to get lost from me and ask him to go somewhere else and if i am normal then perhaps i dont mind..!!!!
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
10 Nov 08
That's good of you to respect your friends. My hubby is the same way w/ his ciggy
@cestkemi007 (51)
• Canada
8 Nov 08
Hi fishy, i did smoke some yrs back but i saw myself withdrawing since i found out it wasnt too good for my health, i started smoking since it made me feel cool and i felt like a BIG boy, but i found out it wasnt good for my health though.. anyway smoking is good for anyone who thinkd he / she likes it though.. lol.. you have to stick to what you like though
@Fishy0109 (140)
• China
9 Nov 08
You have many other ways to make you feel cool,for example,wear some baggy clothes like a punk...(maybe it's not a good suggestion :) )I'm very glad you found it not good for your health.So take care!I totally agree with you,"you have to stick to what you like."I like this sentence.^_^
@shine55555 (213)
• China
8 Nov 08
Hi, there. I do not smoke, like you, never. I do not like my family or my friends smoke either. I do not like to smell the smoke.
The funny thing is I do not like watching people smoke in life, but I like watching people smoke in the movie, especially men, I think it is really cool. And when I see a man in life smoking, I think he is playing cool.
